Everyone was after that white-haired kid

Orochimaru's ears twitched slightly.

There was some commotion nearby, and it wasn't just their group.

He raised his eyelids and his gaze fell on Kabuto Yakushi.

Kabuto Yakushi has followed Orochimaru for so many years, one look from him is enough.

He nodded slightly and casually pulled a wooden bucket from the scroll.

Once the wooden barrel was firmly placed, Kabuto Yakushi didn't stop walking and quickly stood in front of Kakashi.

A syringe appeared in his right hand, the transparent liquid gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

"Don't be nervous, it's just a little anesthetic."

"It's just temporarily immobilizing you."

He spoke in a calm and unhurried manner, as if he were chatting casually.

Kakashi leaned against the wall, his gaze sweeping from Kabuto Yakushi to Orochimaru not far away, his voice remaining relatively calm.

"Since I'm already unable to move..."

"Let's just get straight to the point, what do you want to ask?"

He wanted to glean some clues from Orochimaru's reply.

Kabuto Yakushi turned halfway to the side, glancing at Orochimaru beside him out of the corner of his eye.

"It seems we've been misunderstood, Lord Orochimaru?"

"Don't overthink it, we just want to make a deal with you, or rather, exchange some information."

"There are some things we'd really like to know about Wu Chiwu."

For example, questions like, "Where is he now?"

"But you're probably more interested in finding out information about the Akatsuki, aren't you?"

"Intelligence exchange, each getting what they need, isn't that great?"

"This kind of thing is all too common on the battlefield."

As Kabuto Yakushi slowly revealed his purpose, he had already placed Kakashi into the wooden tub.

This is Konoha territory; they should be more careful with their actions.

Kakashi's expression changed upon hearing this.

Wu Chiwu?

Was he the one being asked?

This is utterly absurd.

He thought Orochimaru would be after Naruto's information or Konoha's confidential documents.

After all that beating around the bush, it turns out they were asking about this person?

But why did they come looking for me?

He didn't know where Wu Chiwu was.

He probably hadn't interacted with that white-haired ninja many times, had he?

Kakashi's mind was in complete turmoil; the more he thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed.

This inexplicable connection... why does it feel so familiar?

It seems he's encountered this kind of unexpected trouble several times before.

That's really tough.

How did this situation end up affecting me?

Kabuto Yakushi had already slung the wooden bucket over his shoulder, and Orochimaru transformed into Kakashi.

The two exchanged a glance, preparing to slip away.

Perhaps because the Akatsuki have been making too many appearances lately, Konoha's security measures are becoming increasingly stringent.

They didn't want to make too much of a fuss, so they tried to keep a low profile.

Two shadows flickered in the darkness, and then the person vanished.

On the other side.

Naruto and Jiraiya arrived just in time.

"Wait a minute, where's Kakashi-sensei?"

Naruto scratched his head, his eyes darting around, but he couldn't see a single person.

The person should be here.

Something's not right.

Jiraiya's face darkened.

Someone like him, who has survived countless brushes with death, could tell something was wrong at a glance.

This area has just been worked on.

It was Kakashi and...

Orochimaru!

The thought had barely crossed his mind when Jiraiya pushed off with his feet and gave chase.

"Naruto, you stay here!"

Before his serious words had even faded from the air, his back had already been swallowed by the night.

"Pervy Sage!"

Naruto watched as Jiraiya vanished in a flash, a moment of stunned disbelief crossing his eyes.

However, he soon noticed the traces of the fight on the ground.

"Kakashi-sensei..."

He didn't linger there; he turned and ran in the direction Jiraiya had disappeared.

On Orochimaru's side, the two's retreat did not go as smoothly as expected.

because...

"Yo, Kakashi?"

Obito Uchiha, disguised as Tobi, brazenly blocked the way in front.

"Is that the correct name?"

"That's really awful."

Do you know where Wu Chiwu ran off to?

"I heard you two have a good relationship."

"You must know where he is, right?"

Orochimaru, who was opposite him and had Kakashi's face, frowned and thought to himself, "This is troublesome."

What happened?

What's Xiao doing here?

Why did we have to run into them at this time?

Was he also looking for Wu Chiwu?

Wu Chiwu...

This is getting more and more interesting.

Orochimaru still had the Ring of the Void in his hand and hadn't returned it yet; he didn't want to run into the Akatsuki right now.

Kakashi, inside the barrel, also heard the sudden sound outside.

Are they here to see Wu Chiwu again?

What a coincidence!

Are they all here for Wu Chiwu?

Can...

Kakashi's forehead veins were practically bulging.

His lips twitched involuntarily.

But what does your search for Wu Chiwu have to do with me, Kakashi?

Why are they all blocking my way?

What terrible things did he do?

Orochimaru adjusted his expression, just about to open his mouth to say something.

Before he could finish speaking, Obito Uchiha.

"No, you're not Kakashi Hatake."

Obito Uchiha had already seen through the flaw.

"Who are you?"

The person in front of me could absolutely not be Kakashi Hatake.

Who exactly is this person?

What do you want to do?

Why dress up like this?

Where is the Kakashi Hatake?

Without the slightest hesitation, Obito Uchiha attacked Orochimaru directly.

Originally, he just wanted to get a feel for things and find out some relevant information today.

If it weren't for Wu Chiwu's affair getting mixed up with Black Zetsu...

He wouldn't personally come to Konoha to look for clues.

I never expected to run into something like this.

He was determined not to let this suspicious-looking fellow get away.

What exactly is this person Kakashi Hatake?

Obito Uchiha's mind was filled with doubts.

His gaze swept over the Kabuto Yakushi beside him.

Soon, their eyes were fixed on the wooden barrel.

What's inside isn't...

"This is getting more and more interesting."

Orochimaru lowered his voice and said something.

"I didn't expect that kid to be so popular."

"As expected of the one I chose."

He gave the Kabuto Yakushi wink, a glint of light flashing in his golden vertical pupils.

Kabuto Yakushi immediately understood.

He took a dozen steps back, then turned and dashed off in another direction.

"Ah, plans can never keep up with changes."

"This scene was truly unexpected."

Kabuto Yakushi muttered to himself as he sped away.

Under the moonlight, only his shadow moved, while Orochimaru slightly blocked Obito was not far away.

To the surprise of both of them, this unofficial member who called himself Tobi was actually quite skilled in combat.

It was far stronger than expected.

Kakashi, inside the wooden barrel, had regained most of his strength.

His eyes narrowed, and he became frighteningly calm.

But only a moment later...

"Bang!"

With a loud bang, the wooden barrel shattered into pieces.

Kakashi stood amidst the rising dust, blue light surging wildly from his right hand, crackling with electricity.

"This..."

"How could this be?"

Kabuto Yakushi stared at this scene, momentarily stunned.

How was he able to break free from the combined suppression of Ninjutsu and drugs?

This surprised even the usually confident Kabuto Yakushi.

Is it Kakashi Hatake?

That's really impressive.

However, now that he was out of danger, he had no other choice but to retreat.

Kabuto Yakushi did not linger in the fight and retreated at full speed.

He has a clear understanding of his own abilities and never acts rashly.

It is precisely this cautious nature that has allowed him to survive his long career as a spy to this day.

"You run pretty fast."

Kakashi glanced in the direction where Kabuto Yakushi disappeared, his tone flat.

He didn't chase after them because there was still a fight going on on the other side.